Snoop Dogg, Justin Bieber, more to perform at Paul-Askren fight
A star-studded musical lineup was unveiled Wednesday for the upcoming boxing match between Jake Paul and Ben Askren.
Justin Bieber, The Black Keys, Doja Cat, Saweetie, Diplo, Major Lazer, and Mt. Westmore - a new hip-hop supergroup featuring Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, Too $hort, and E-40 - will perform at the April 17 event, Triller Fight Club announced.
Triller, the company behind the recent Mike Tyson-Roy Jones Jr. match, is hosting the pay-per-view event, with Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Bert Marcus is in charge of the creative storytelling element.
"Triller has already begun to revolutionize the great American sport of boxing," Marcus said in a statement. "I'm proud to be taking it to the next level and lead the direction of an unprecedented sporting event through the lens of music entertainment and unmatched behind-the-scenes access. ...
"This incredible lineup of talent is proof that this ground-breaking new format is craved by fans and artists alike. This event will be unlike anything anyone has seen - think 'Stranger Things' meets Tarantino."
The fight will mark the boxing debut of Askren, who retired from mixed martial arts in 2019. Paul last fought in November, knocking out former NBA player Nate Robinson in the second round.